Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres split a day/night doubleheader with the Philadelphia Phillies, taking the opener 6-4, and dropping the nightcap 5-1 in the city of brotherly love.

Manny Machado ripped a 3-run double and Nick Pivetta allowed just 1 run while striking out 6 in 7 innings to lead the game 1 win.

In game 2, Christopher Sanchez held the Padres to just 1 run over 7 innings, and Max Kepler homered and drove in 2 runs to lead the Phillies to victory.

Pivetta (9-2) is off to the best start in his nine-year car...

San Diego Padres farm system takes center stage as trade deadline looms. Will A.J. Preller make a splash or stand pat?

On today's show, host Javier Reyes is joined by prospect expert Aram Leighton to dissect the Padres' minor league talent, from top prospects Ethan Salas and Leo Devries to intriguing arms like Kash Mayfield and Tyson Neighbors. The duo analyzes potential trade targets, weighing the value of rentals against players with team control and whether or not a big splash is even necessary. Aram also offers insights on the Padres knack for developing relief pitchers...

MLB All-Star Game voting ignites fierce debate. Is fan selection flawed?

Our hosts analyze issues with the current voting system, suggesting radical changes to All-Star format. Ideas range from requiring starters to play full nine innings to implementing a "golden batter" rule. American and National League roster selections take center stage, with passionate arguments for overlooked stars. Could an all-Dodgers starting lineup become reality?

Tune in for insider perspectives on revamping MLB's midsummer classic and shaping the future of All-Star voting.

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Padres' playoff hopes dim as offensive woes persist. Can San Diego overcome its struggles against winning teams?

On today's show, Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' recent 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, highlighting Matt Waldron's debut performance and the team's offensive struggles. The discussion covers the Padres' poor record against teams above .500, their lack of power hitting, and concerns about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s star power. Javi also analyzes Jackson Merrill's contributions, questions the team's offensive strategy, and examines potential changes needed in coaching and player development. Go Padres.

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Padres bullpen woes deepen as recent losses mount. Can San Diego overcome their late-inning struggles and stay in playoff contention?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' recent series losses, highlighting Stephen Kolek's promising start and Xander Bogaerts' improved performance. The discussion dives into the team's bullpen issues, with a spotlight on Robert Suarez's declining effectiveness as closer. Javi analyzes potential roster moves and addresses fan concerns and questions about the Padres' playoff chances in this week's mailbag. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres blow it

5:05 Xander Bogaerts showing signs of improvement

The Cincinnati Reds scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th inning off San Diego Closer Robert Suarez to steal the game-and the series- away from the Padres.

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The Padres and Reds finish up this 3-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch at 10:10am PT.

Padres RHP Stephen Kolek (3-3, 3.95 ERA) opposes Reds LHP Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.63) as the series concludes Sunday.

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The Padres and Reds finish up this 3-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch at 10:10am PT.

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Padres vs. Reds: A Clash of Pitching Prowess and Rising Stars

San Diego faces Cincinnati in a series brimming with intriguing matchups and potential playoff implications. From Nick Martinez's resurgence to Andrew Abbott's meteoric rise, the mound battles promise high-stakes drama. On today's show, locked On hosts Javier Reyes and Stephen Offenbaker dissect under-the-radar performers like Tyler Stephenson and Jose Trevino, while exploring both teams' trade deadline strategies. The conversation shifts to Manny Machado's impressive comeback and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s rollercoaster season, offering insights into the Padres' offensive firepower (or lack thereof). 

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Padres' Nick Pivetta stuns with dominant performance. Is he the MLB's best offseason signing?

Host Javier Reyes and CBS 8 San Diego sports anchor Jake Garegnani break down Pivetta's impressive 7-inning, 10-strikeout gem against the Nationals. They analyze the San Diego Padres' recent 1-0 victory, lineup changes, and the team's outlook after a grueling June schedule. The discussion covers potential trade deadline strategies, AJ Preller's aggressive approach, and managing fan expectations during a challenging season. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres win series, Nick Pivetta shines

5:10 Lineup changes and Mike Shildt's approach

9:49 Is Pivetta...

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The Padres head to Cincinnati for a 3-game series against the Reds starting tomorrow, with 1st pitch at 4:10pm PT.

Dylan Cease (3-6, 4.43 ERA) will start for San Diego. Nick Martinez (4-8, 4.40 ERA) will take the mound for Cincinnati.

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Padres stun Nationals 4-3. Is Adrian Morejón the bullpen ace San Diego needs?

On today's show, Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' crucial victory, highlighting timely hits and solid relief pitching. The discussion covers Morejón's breakout season, boasting a 2.10 ERA, and how his transformation impacts the Padres' bullpen strategy. Javier analyzes potential trade target Jesus Sanchez from the Miami Marlins, weighing his .251 average and improved plate discipline against his struggles vs lefties.

0:00 Intro: Padres win, Bergert injury update

5:06 Lineup changes and Arraez's performance

10:10 Adrian Morejón's impressive bul...

Padres stumble against Nationals as Juan Soto trade haunts San Diego. Is a fire sale on the horizon for the struggling team?

On today's show, host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' disappointing 10-6 loss to Washington, highlighting Stephen Kolek's rough outing and the stellar performances of former San Diego prospects. The discussion shifts to a critical analysis of the Juan Soto trade, examining its long-term impact on both franchises. Reyes explores potential trade deadline strategies, including the possibility of moving key players like Xander Bogaerts, while weighing the pros and cons of a full roster overhaul.<...

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The Padres and Nationals play game 2 of this 3-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch at 6:45pm PT.

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Padres stun Royals with walk-off win. Is this the turning point for San Diego's season?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' crucial series victory against the Kansas City Royals, highlighting Jose Iglesias' game-winning heroics and the impact of recent lineup changes. The discussion covers Fernando Tatis Jr.'s evolving offensive approach, Xander Bogaerts' contract concerns, and Nick Martinez's pitching struggles. Javier also analyzes the potential benefits of moving Luis Arraez to the cleanup spot and how it might kickstart the Padres' offense. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres bounce back with series win

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The Padres and Royals wrap up this tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 1:10pm PT.

Randy Vasquez (3-4, 3.70 ERA) will pitch for San Diego. Seth Lugo (4-5, 3.05 ERA) will take the mound for the Royals.

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On today's episode, Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's impressive 5-3 victory over Los Angeles, highlighting Xander Bogaerts' clutch performance and the escalating tensions between the mortal NL West enemies. The discussion covers Fernando Tatis Jr.'s hit-by-pitch incident, managerial confrontations, and the potential fallout from this explosive matchup. Javier concludes by analyzing an intriguing trade proposal involving Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert, weighing the risks and rewards for the Padres' roster. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres salvage series

5:06 Xander Bogaerts with another big night

10:10 Analyzing the Padres-Dodgers bench-clearing incident

15:46 Potential...

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The Padres head back home to open up a 3-game series against the Kansas City Royals starting tomorrow night, with 1st pitch set for 6:40pm PT.

Nick Pivetta (7-2, 3.40 ERA) will start the opener for the Padres.

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On today's show, Javier Reyes dissects the Padres' 4-3 loss to Los Angeles, spotlighting Stephen Kolek's start and Xander Bogaerts' game-tying double being wasted after a Will Smith walkoff blast. Javier analyzes Robert Suarez's declining effectiveness and the bullpen's struggles in high-leverage situations. And finally, a discussion on Jake Cronenworth's quietly solid season takes center stage, with Javier exploring his improved offensive stats and potential as a leadoff hitter. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres lose to Dodgers 4-3

5:34 Xander Bogaerts hits hardest ball of season

11:12 Robert Suarez's changeup effectiveness declining

16:46 Padres' playoff...

Robert Suarez gave up a game-winning, pinch-hit home run to Will Smith hit in the bottom of the 9th inning, giving the LA Dodgers a 4-3 win over the Padres, their 3rd in a row to start this 4-game series.

Xander Bogaerts’ RBI double in the left-center field gap after Jake Cronenworth’s sacrifice fly had just tie Ls the game in the top of the 9th for the Padres, who loaded the bases with no outs after managing just 1 run up to that point. They still had pinch-runner Brandon Lockridge on 3rd base with 1 out...

On today's show, Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres recent 8-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting key moments including a Jeremiah Estrada implosion, warnings being issued for both teams, and more. The discussion then shifts to a critical analysis of Xander Bogaerts' disappointing season, exploring his .227 batting average and inability to drive in runs. Javier examines potential solutions for Bogaerts' issues, from changing his position in the batting order and adjusting his swing mechanics to offloading his deal onto another team in trade. Go Padres.

0:00 Game recap: Padres lose to Dodgers 8-6

Will Smith’s 2-run homer snapped a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the 6th inning, giving the LA Dodgers the lead they’d never give back in a heated 8-6 win over the Padres  in Los Angeles.

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts was kicked out of the game after each team’s megastar- Fernando Tatis Jr., and Shohei Ohtani- were hit by pitches. Jose Iglesias was also plunked in the 7th inning.

Andy Pages- who was plunked by Dylan Cease last night- went 4 for 4 tonight with a pair of 2-out home runs and an...

On today's show, Javier Reyes breaks down Dylan Cease's disappointing performance against the Dodgers, analyzing his ERA-FIP discrepancy and future contract value. The discussion shifts to potential lineup changes, with a focus on moving Luis Arráez to maximize his .359 average with runners in scoring position. Pitching coach Ruben Niebla's impact on young arms and veterans alike takes center stage, while Fernando Tatis Jr.'s hot streak reignites MVP buzz. Javi concludes with insights on Rafael Devers' trade to the Giants and its implications for the Red Sox's strategy for potentially trading Jarren Duran. Go Padres.

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The LA Dodgers scored 5 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning to take the lead, and never looked back  in a 6-3 series-opening 6-3 win over the Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Shohei Ohtani had a big night at the plate after starting his 1st game in the mound in nearly 2 years.

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The Padres and Dodgers play game 2 of this 4-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 7:10pm PT.

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On today's show, Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres weekend performance, highlighting Nick Pivetta's stellar outing and the impact of Jackson Merrill's injury. Javi also covers Fernando Tatis Jr.'s contributions, the shocking Rafael Devers trade to the Giants, the Robert Suarez implosion, upcoming challenges, and potential roster moves to watch. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres drop NL West series to Diamondbacks

5:04 Game 2 recap: Bullpen implosion costs Padres

10:10 Jackson Merrill injured, Luis Campusano struggles

15:16 Giants acquire Rafael Devers, NL landscape shifts

20:22 Mailbag questions answered

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The Padres head to LA to open up a 4-game series tomorrow against the Dodgers, with 1st pitch set for 6:40pm PT.

Dylan Cease (2-5, 4.28 ERA) will pitch for the Padres. The Dodgers have t announced a starter.

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The Padres and Diamondbacks wrap up this 3-game series tomorrow in Phoenix, with 1st pitch set for 1:10pm PT.

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As the MLB trade deadline looms, teams across the league are strategizing their next moves. A surprising contender faces a tough choice: keep their breakout star or cash in for future prospects? Another team, on the cusp of playoff contention, must decide whether to go all-in for their superstar's potential final season or pivot towards rebuilding.

One powerhouse club's plans may shift dramatically due to a key player's remarkable comeback. An unexpected dark horse could emerge as a serious pennant threat if they land a top-tier starter. Meanwhile, the pressure mounts for...

On today's episode, Javier Reyes and Millard Thomas break down the upcoming Padres-Diamondbacks series, analyzing pitching matchups and potential game-changers. The hosts also dissect Arizona's struggles, highlighting their bullpen woes and offensive strengths, and all-star debates take center stage as Fernando Tatis Jr. and Corbin Carroll vie for outfield spots, while Manny Machado and Eugenio Suarez battle for infield recognition.

0:00 Intro: Padres vs Diamondbacks series preview

3:07 Diamondbacks' struggles and bullpen issues

7:23 Diamondbacks at a crossroads this season

11:22 Pitching matchups for the upcoming series

18:27 All-Star Game debates: Tatis vs Carroll<...

On today's episode, a frustrated Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' latest loss, highlighting missed opportunities and questionable at-bats from key players. Randy Vasquez's solid pitching performance gets praise, but it's overshadowed by San Diego's inability to capitalize in high-leverage situations. Javi also dives deep into Xander Bogaerts' alarming struggles, particularly against fastballs, and debates potential lineup changes to spark the offense. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres lose to Dodgers despite chances

5:37 Teoscar Hernandez's clutch hit seals Dodgers win

11:11 Examining Xander Bogaerts' struggles at the plate

19:52 Should Padres give prospects Ornelas and...

Teoscar Hernandez hit a 3-run home run, Michael Conforto added a solo shot, and the Padres only managed one run in 4 innings off of Dodgers spot starter Ben Casparius.

Jeremiah Estrada came on and walked Will Smith before giving Hernandez a fastball right down the middle, and he didn’t waste it, smashing it 400+ feet to straightaway centerfield.

The Padres- who had just pounded out 11 runs on 16 hits yesterday- went 1-2-3 in the 1st, 3rd and 4th innings against Casparius, the reliever who had posted a 2.93 ERA in 40 appearances prior to t...

On today's show, Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' dominant victory, highlighting Cease's impressive 7-inning, 11-strikeout performance. The discussion covers Manny Machado's 5-RBI game, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s baserunning, and Martin Maldonado's homer. Javi also analyzes Luis Arráez's unique batting style, questioning his true value beyond batting average, and trade talks heating up as potential deals involving Jaren Duran and Padres' relievers are explored. Go Padres.

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Tthe Padres and Brewers will play the 3rd and final game of this series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 10:05am PT.

Ryan Bergert (1-0 2.00 ERA) will take the mound for the Padres, facing the Brewers’ Freddy Peralta (5-4, 2.92 ERA)

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On today's show, Javier recaps the first game (of many!) between the Padres and Dodgers that featured some blown calls and an overall electric playoff atmosphere! Javi breaks down Nick Pivetta's poor start, an annoying moment for Luis Arraez, Manny Machado getting an awful strike-three call, a check-in on the Padres starting rotation, an update on the wild card standings, and more! Go Padres.

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Tthe Padres and Brewers will play the 3rd and final game of this series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 10:05am PT.

Ryan Bergert (1-0 2.00 ERA) will take the mound for the Padres, facing the Brewers’ Freddy Peralta (5-4, 2.92 ERA)

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On today's episode, Javier is recapping this weekend's (pretty boring?) series against the Brewers and answering your questions in the mailbag! Javi breaks down some effective starts from the backend of the Padres rotation (Randy Vasquez, Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek), Luis Arraez being on a hot streak, Manny Machado carrying the Padres offense, the biggest issue with the Padres lineup not scoring runs, and YOUR questions regarding the Padres farm system, the Juan Soto trade, giving up on the season, and more! Go Padres.

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Tthe Padres and Brewers will play the 3rd and final game of this series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 10:05am PT.

Ryan Bergert (1-0 2.00 ERA) will take the mound for the Padres, facing the Brewers’ Freddy Peralta (5-4, 2.92 ERA)

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Tthe Padres head to Milwaukee to face the Brewers in Game 2 of this 3-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 5:10pm PT.

Stephen Kolek (3-1 3.47 ERA) will take the mound for the Padres, facing the Brewers’ Jose Quintana (4-1, 2.77 ERA)

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On today's super fun episode, Javier is joined by Aram Leighton (co-founder of Just Baseball, host of the Call Up podcast) to discuss the latest in the Padres farm system! The two focus on the players that cracked the top-100 list (Leodalis De Vries, Ethan Salas), what makes both prospects fascinating in their own ways, the general issues with overhyping prospects when they're so young, the lack of depth in the system, if trading for Jarren Duran or any other high-caliber star makes sense, and more! Go Padres.

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Tthe Padres head to Milwaukee to face the Brewers for a 3-game series starting tomorrow night, with 1st pitch set for 5:10pm PT.

Randy Vasquez (3-4 3.99 ERA) will take the mound for the Padres, facing the Brewers’ Chad Patrick (3-4, 2.97 ERA)

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On today's episode, Javier is back (ACTUALLY FOR REAL THIS TIME!!!!!!) to discuss the Padres splitting a series against the Giants, among other things! Javi breaks down a disappointing final game and start from Dylan Cease, Fernando Tatis Jr showing some signs of returning to form, a slew of injuries (Dylan Cease, Luis Arraez, Xander Bogaerts), the infuriating catcher situation, Manny Machado reaching a milestone, at last an address of the Jarren Duran trade rumors, and more! Go Padres.

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